ICT Shop Floor Control Specialist

The ICT Shop Floor Control Specialist (Level 92) serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for shop floor control solutions supporting Assembly plant operations across North America. This role is accountable for the end ‑ to ‑ end ownership, stability, and evolution of Shop Floor Control systems, including execution PLC logic, sequencing, dispatching, WIP tracking, traceability, and production status visibility.

The specialist partners closely with Plant Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Launch teams, and strategic suppliers to ensure production ‑ critical systems enable safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing from order release through build completion. The role leads complex initiatives supporting new program launches, line retooling, and digital transformation, while driving standardization, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across plants.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops & supports MES, SCADA, and SQL databases, connecting shop floor devices to higher-level IT systems.
• PLC Programming: Developing, debugging, and modifying Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
• Network & Data Integration: Connecting PLC data to MES, SCADA, and SPC systems, allowing shop floor data to feed real-time dashboards.
• Troubleshooting: Maintaining electrical controls, including VFDs (PowerFlex), HMI (PanelView), and I/O devices.
• Data Acquisition: Managing data flow from raw PLC inputs to SQL databases for tracking and traceability.
• Security & Upgrades: Assisting with firmware upgrades and cybersecurity for networked industrial systems.
• Performs hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance, and modification of PLC logic.
• Lead incident, problem, and risk management for production ‑ critical issues, driving root cause elimination and long ‑ term corrective actions.
• Drive enterprise adoption of standardized processes and solutions, reducing plant ‑ specific customization where possible.
• Champion modernization initiatives leveraging automation, analytics, AI/ML, and data quality improvements to enhance manufacturing outcomes.
• Translate complex business requirements into clear solution direction and executable scopes for supplier delivery.
• Oversee delivery execution, ensuring alignment to schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Provide concise, executive ‑ level status, risk, and decision updates to ICT and business leadership.
• Provide oversight of strategic suppliers, ensuring adherence to SLAs, cybersecurity requirements, and quality standards.

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24 th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.